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Iranian born Sami Yusuf is Islam's biggest rock star. But can he make it mainstream?
Irish to Hispanics, the changing face of religion in New York City.
Security Correspondent Gordon Corera reveals the story behind Israel's secret service.
A rare insight into the legacy of South Koreas controversial overseas adoption programme.
The Crash - The Bank That Bust The World
What were the key moments that led to the turbulent financial events of Autumn 2008 and...
Episode 3
What lessons have been learnt from the credit crisis? Could it happen again?
Episode 1
The political, cultural and economic impact of China's rise to superpower status.
Part Three
China's social tensions could threaten the growth the rest of the world is relying on.
Bridge-tunnel that brings together countries with a difficult past - Sweden and Denmark.
Unhurried listening to the stories of individuals and the histories they carry.
Episode 2
Story of Belfast-born Philip McTaggart, a man who lives in the shadow of his son's death.
The Greatest Hits of the World - Part 2
What's the real story behind the song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight or 'Wimoweh'?
Colin Grant on the role the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú's Caribbean Voices played in shaping Caribbean literature.
Razia Iqbal investigates the power of modern images.
A Night at the Opera - Inter Milan v AC Milan
David Goldblatt finds out why Italians are so passionate about football in Milan.
The Secret Policeman’s Football - Al Ahly v Zamalek
David Goldblatt finds out why Egyptians are so passionate about football in Cairo.
All the King’s Men - Asante Kotoko v Accra Hearts of Oak
David Goldblatt finds out why Ghanaians are so passionate about football.
Geordie Nation - Newcastle v Anybody
David Goldblatt travels to the English Premiership’s beleaguered Newcastle United.
The Power of the Poor
India and China will dominate the 21st century. Will the Asian giants co-operate or clash?
China's String of Pearls
Aung San Suu Kyi is a political icon not only in Burma but also worldwide. On her 65th ...
A look into the life and work of Amoret Whitaker, a forensic entomologist.
Wole Soyinka explores South Africa through the eyes of its finest writers.
